Course Name Course Number
Graduation Requirements: 10 credits in any fine arts or foreign language
ADVANCED SCULPTURE (P) 3431
Grade level: 11-12 Year
Prerequisite: C or better in Sculpture and teacher recommendation. UC/CSU Advanced Sculpture students will work independently on problem-based assignments that foster creative expression and authenticity. Students will explore various Medias including clay, metal, and plaster to complete advanced-level pro-jects.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY(P) 6859
Grade level: 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: None
A visual arts beginning course that introduces the principles and elements of digital photographic forms, including but not limited to, untouched digital photographs and digital photographs manipulated with various computer enhancing programs.
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY1 2090
Prerequisite: Digital Photography (1yr) and/or teacher recommendation. Year
This class is an advanced-level course for students with a minimum of one year of experience in Digital Photography.
Students will have the opportunity to experiment with advanced photographic techniques and equipment, including spe-cialty lenses, photographic manipulation, and advanced computer programs. Using a digital art portfolio, students will create photographic and/or digital art images that focus on originality and creativity, as well as professional presentation and critical analysis.
FLOWER DESIGN (P) (ROP) 6586
Grade level: 11-12 or 16 years old Year
Prerequisite: None UC/CSU This course provides entry-level training in floral design and management. Instruction will include: the principles of
floral design, flower preparation and design, identification of materials and tools, caring for and selecting plants, and management of a retail floral operation. Students will gain hands on experience by performing the tasks preformed in a retail flower shop.
CHORUS (P) 6427
Grade level: 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: None. (Repeatable) UC/CSU This class explores all styles of vocal music. Elements of harmony and theory are covered. The class is a performing group appropriate for both experienced and inexperienced singers.
DIGITAL MUSIC (P) 5446 Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: Basic piano skills/ Consent of instructor.
Students in digital music will focus on composition techniques and song writing skills while learning elements of com-puter based music and digital editing. Students will learn how to use Sibelius composition software, Reason music syn-theses, Pro Tools editing and Logic music creation programs.
Course Name Course Number
COLOR GUARD (P) 1585
Grade level: 9-12 Semester
Prerequisite: Audition and/or consent of teacher. (Repeatable) UC/CSU Color Guard participants learn to perform dance routines with equipment such as flags and simulated rifles and sabers. In the fall semester members of the Color Guard will be concurrently enrolled as members of the Marching Band. In the spring, students perform at competitions sponsored by the Winter Guard Association of Southern California.
MARCHING BAND (P) 1585
Grade level: 9-12 Semester
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and concurrent enrollment in either UC/CSU Concert Band, Color Guard, or Percussion Ensemble. (Repeatable)
* Fall semester of Marching Band counts as 5 credits of PE
Students enrolled in the marching band will be required to attend after school rehearsals, performances, and competi-tions. Attendance at a one week band camp prior to the beginning of the school year will be required of all who enroll in the marching band. Students may be able to fulfill the physical education graduation requirements through participation in the marching band.
Students who participate in the Winter Drum Line or Winter Guard will be enrolled for the entire year. Students who participate in Winter Drum Line must be enrolled in either Concert Band or Winter Drum Line. Students who participate in Winter Guard must be enrolled in Color Guard. All others will only be enrolled for the fall semester.
WIND ENSEMBLE (P) 2013
Grade level: 9-12 Semester
Prerequisite: Audition and/or consent of teacher. (Repeatable) UC/CSU*
Students enrolled in Wind Ensemble will perform the highest level literature available for the idiom. In the fall semester members of the Wind Ensemble will be concurrently enrolled as members of the Marching Band. At the end of the fall semester students will audition and either remain enrolled in the Wind Ensemble or join the Concert Band for the spring semester.
CONCERT BAND (P) 1181
Grade level: 9-12 Semester
Prerequisite: At least one year of experience on a tradition concert band instrument. (Repeatable) UC/CSU Concert band students work to develop strong fundamental skills in the performance practice of wind and percussion instruments. Elements of music theory, harmony, and rhythm are covered. Students in Concert Band will perform a wide variety of compositions that are available for the idiom. Students are required to attend all performances scheduled throughout the school year.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (P) 0875
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisite: Audition and/ or consent of instructor. (Repeatable)
Enrollment in the Jazz Ensemble will be limited to students who perform on the following instruments: saxophone, trom-bone, trumpet, drums, bass, guitar, and auxiliary percussion. Students will audition at the beginning of the school year
Course Name Course Number
DANCE I (P) 0395
Grade level 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: None. UC/CSU
In this co-ed course, students learn dance at the beginning and intermediate levels. Many styles are explored with an emphasis on ballet basics, jazz, modern, and musical theater. Improvisation and choreography are introduced. Perfor-mance is required, and students have opportunities to perform during the year. Students wear PE uniforms. This course may be taken to meet physical education or fine arts graduation requirements, but does not substitute for 9th grade Gen-eral PE.
DANCE II (P) 1099
Grade level 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: Dance I or teacher’s permission. (Repeatable) UC/CSU
In this co-ed course, students study dance at the intermediate to advanced levels. Ballet, jazz, modern, and musical thea-ter dance are emphasized, and improvisation and choreography are explored. Performance is required, and students have opportunities to perform throughout the year. Students are expected to concentrate on technique and performance skills.
**PENDING UC APPROVAL**
DANCE PRODUCTION (P) 7549
Grade level: 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: Completion of Dance I and/or teacher’s approval; audition required. (Repeatable) UC/CSU This advanced dance class is a performing group which focuses on dance technique and gives students the opportunity to choreograph and perform their own work. Performance is required. Course work includes dance history, techniques of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and performance skill.
DRAMA 1 (P) 0778
Grade level: 9-12 Year
Prerequisite: None. (Repeatable) UC/CSU
This is an ideal class for developing self-confidence. Students will learn concentration skills, voice, projection, panto-mime, improvisation, how to read and analyze a script, and how to memorize and perform a scene before an audience. In order to give each student an overview of the production process, students will learn makeup design, lighting for a small theatre, costuming, publicity, theater history, and characterization.
Course Name Course Number
ADVANCED DRAMA 3549
Grade level: 9-12 Year
UC/CSU Prerequisite: Students applying acceptance in Advanced Drama will submit a written application to Mr. Strathairn.
Applications are available in Room 201 and in the Counseling Office.
Students study advanced techniques in acting and directing. Principles of directing are introduced and student-directed one-act plays are rehearsed and performed. This class studies American stage writers. Students are expected to attend two plays per year and to audition for school plays. This is a class for the serious-minded drama student.
Students learn Technical Theater including the basics of set and prop design and construction, lighting, costuming, sound, makeup, and stage management. Students will be expected to design and construct scenic units and props, plan and draw a lighting plot for a play, operate a lighting board, and choose costume designs and colors for characters in a production. Students will also learn to operate the equipment used in sound effects and musical background, plan and apply makeup, and act as stage manager.